Scoured 3 states for parts while it was in the body shop...(Pre-WWW)...

Body shop tried to get cute-let the Bureau of Automotive Regulation settle things...I'm not the type of person that responds favorably when someone tries to jack me...

Put it together in between working the graveyard, and doing some other work on the side...No 'relaxing evenings' in the garage here...

About 5 years total...

Maiden voyage was to the Nats...Got shot for a magazine feature first time out...

Last 10% was the toughest...

Was it worth the effort???

Yes...

Would I do it again???

No way...